RTE 93 over Murder Creek
PoorErie County, New York · 2.4 MI N JCT Rts 93 + 267 · Structure no. 000000001034770
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,355
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 93 over Murder Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 93 over Murder Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,355 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,388 by 2041. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 93 over Murder Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 93 over Murder Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 93 over Murder Creek carry?
About 3,355 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE 93 over Murder Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 93 over Murder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.